The baby name Thurlow is a unisex name, 2 syllables long and is pronounced "THUR-lo".
Thurlow is English, Old English and Old Norse in Origin.
Thurlow is a name of English origin, meaning "Thor's hill". The name is derived from the Old Norse name Thor and the Old English word hlāw, meaning "hill". The name Thurlow was first recorded in the 12th century and was originally a surname. It was used to describe someone who lived near or on a hill dedicated to the god Thor.
Thurlow is a unisex name, but it is more commonly used for boys. The pronunciation of Thurlow is THUR-loh. The name has been used by several notable people throughout history, including the American politician and lawyer Thurlow Weed and the British politician and diplomat Edward Thurlow.
The name Thurlow is made up of two components, Thor and hlāw. Thor was the god of thunder and war in Norse mythology, and was associated with strength and protection. Hlāw, on the other hand, was a common element in Old English place names, and referred to a hill or mound. Together, these two elements create a name that is both strong and rooted in history and mythology.
Thurlow has the following similar or variant Names
- Thurloe |
- Thurlough |
- Thurloway |
- Thurlowood |
- Thurlowson
Celebrities with the Name Thurlow
Thurlow Weed Thurlow Weed was an American journalist and political leader who played a pivotal role in the formation of the Republican Party. He is known for his advocacy of anti-slavery and temperance movements in the mid-19th century. Some of his most memorable achievements include founding and editing the Albany Evening Journal, serving as a political advisor to various politicians, and playing a key role in the election of Abraham Lincoln as President of the United States. |